Friday, 3rd November 2006
Zanskar
by Dariusz Klemens
Ladakh means "land of the high passes". It is located to the north of the mighty Himalayas which completely shield it from the cloud bearing monsoon winds that bring rain to the rest of the subcontinent. This makes it a high altitude desert with a veritable lunar landscape. Glacial melts irrigate precious crops during the short summer. Villagers make their way through glacial scree towards the town of Padum which is the road-head in the remote Zanskar valley.
Equipment: Nikon F5
Dariusz Klemens
Website: dariuszklemens.com
Zanskar by Dariusz Klemens was photo of the day on Friday, 3rd November 2006. It is tagged Himalayas, India, People. You can leave a comment below.
13 Comments
Gavin Hart
As a person who loves images, I just love this shot. The background rocks are very impressive. However, the image not only shows the beauty of nature but includes human life; the small group of villagers tightly gathered together is a lovely inclusion. The light in the picture also is beautiful.
Nilesh
Hi…
Your photo is superb. It doen’t matter where a man is reached now… We all are still small in front of our Mother Nature…
The massive rocks in backgorund makes you realize you are so tiny…
Eli Shams
Those rocks are impressive. Yes, we are small in front of nature strenght.
Anurag
A wonderful composition, was this a posed photo or a grabshot?
Peter Cooney
I’ve never seen anything like it, amazing and wonderous.
Poras Chaudhary
Great Great shot Dariusz…
Saw your website as well and the photographs are some of the most amazing i’ve ever seen…
Su
Nature really is surreal. Amazing shot
Su
Those rocks look like a giant hand
Renee
wonderful!
Lobzang Tsultim Visuddha
Since I am from this region I love this photo more. Excellent!!!!
Rajib Singha
Solid style.
Photos by Nik
Great composition
Lobzang Tsultim Visuddha
Amazing photo of the region and people in light play of the nature – cloud + sun.
Love being Ladakhi and this regions brings me closer to myself and nature through this photo.
Great to have it online.